This episode brings the madness! Joe Bodnar and the team share the highs and lows of auction life, including scoring a suitcase of silver coins, surviving a bedpan fight, and dealing with the rollercoaster of post-pandemic antique and art sales.

You’ll hear the real, behind-the-scenes stories of how auctions survive when the market shifts, what happens when customers lose their minds, and the most outrageous dumpster finds we've ever had.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Selling a Blue Comet Lionel train set and rare coins

• How a suitcase of pirate silver made it to auction

• The time a bedpan became a weapon during an auction fight 🤯

• Why art and antiques are a totally different game post-pandemic

• Tips on how to avoid losing money on collectibles

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This isn’t your average episode—Kevin Smith, creator of Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob, joins the crew to talk about fandom, nostalgia, and the crazy world of collecting.

We relive the auction that changed everything—when Kevin unearthed a forgotten binder of comic art and partnered with Bodnar’s for a six-figure auction. He shares his honest reaction, what it was like seeing Joe in action for the first time, and how that moment inspired him to put Joe in a future film!

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Kevin’s secret stash: how one dusty binder brought in over $100K

• Why “loving what you love” can lead to unexpected success

• SMarction: the Kevin Smith auction event at Smodcastle

• The art of auctioneering—and why Joe’s voice is movie-worthy

• Collecting as passion vs. profit: where does the heart lead?

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In this episode, we go deep into the wild world of auctions—featuring smutty comic books that sold for thousands, a $5,000 Star Wars box lost and found a year later, and the team’s honest thoughts on online trolls, negative reviews, and shipping disasters.

The crew also opens up about the stress of packing giant pop culture sales, why photographing toys is a nightmare, and how it felt when one of their podcast clips went mini-viral.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• How "smut sells" dominated the latest comic book sale

• A shipping horror story from Australia—featuring crushed boxes and happy endings

• A peek behind the curtain: responding to negative Google reviews & trolls

• The difficulty of photographing reflective toys and handling angry bidders

• Why some buyers don’t want others to know about Bodnar’s… and how that affects reviews

• What’s coming in the final installment of the McFarlane Toys collection sale

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This week’s episode is a rollercoaster of auction adventures, shocking stories, and real-world tips. Joe, Maureen, Danny, and Tracy dive into the world of scammy art sales, vintage collectibles, and bizarre behind-the-scenes mishaps (including wasp attacks and misplaced orchids!).

We also preview our upcoming art auction, spotlighting a wild range of items from high-end lithographs to bronzes and Victorian revival pieces. Plus, don’t miss Joe’s Beyond the Gavel segment—where a broken totem pole shocked everyone with its final bid.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• The dark side of TV art auctions and how they trick buyers

• Auction war stories: setup fails, acrylic cases gone wrong, and bee invasions 🐝

• Inside GIA: What it’s really like to study diamonds at the Gemological Institute of America

• Why market manipulation is a real threat—and how reputable auctions do it differently

• Beyond the Gavel: How a busted totem pole sold for over $2,600!

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This episode is one for the books! Join Joe Bodnar, his father, and his son as they share stories from three generations of auctioneers. From the very first Bodnar sale to the massive auctions of today, we take a look at how the business has evolved—and all the chaos that comes with it!

🔥 Topics Covered:

• The first-ever Bodnar auction and how it all started 🏛️
• Crazy auction memories—from stolen goods to unexpected bidding wars
• The worst auction fails—including an entire sale ruined by rain 🌧️
• Why collecting trains, antiques, and memorabilia runs in the family
• The strangest customer encounters we’ve ever had

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This episode is jam-packed with some of the craziest stories yet! Joe, Maureen, Erica, and Tracy tackle everything from LEGO and Funko Pop trends to bizarre customer interactions—including a flogging incident that left us speechless! We also break down the latest auction results, discuss why some collectibles are skyrocketing, and share behind-the-scenes moments from our biggest sales.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• LEGO madness! How some sets are worth $1,000+
• Boba Fett & Star Wars auctions—Did this figure go for a fair price?
• The most insane customer experience EVER… and it involves flogging 😳
• Why non-paying bidders hurt auctions—and how we deal with them 🚨
• Funko Pop trends—Are they still worth collecting?

This episode is packed with customer chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the wildest stories from the auction world—including fake names, outrageous customer calls, and one hoarder who called three times a day! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming comic book auction featuring rare key issues and collectibles.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Who is Dolores? The fake alias used for difficult customers!
• That time Joe accidentally became "John Bodnar" thanks to a printing mistake.
• Myrna, the hoarder who made bizarre requests from a nursing home.
• How customer service in the auction world gets out of control.
• Preview of our upcoming comic book sale—major key issues and hot collectibles!

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This episode is packed with auction-world chaos! Joe, Maureen, Janet, Tracy, and Erica dive into the reality of fire-damaged antiques, extreme hoarder house cleanouts, and the unexpected collectibles that come from it all. From a jaw-dropping Dresden collection to the debate over saving a historic Freehold Raceway program, this episode is full of auction knowledge, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• What happens when antiques survive a fire?
• Hoarder house horrors: How do you handle extreme clutter?
• The Dresden collection that took years to assemble—and minutes to sell!
• Can modern collectibles, like raceway programs, become valuable in the future?
• The ongoing evolution of Bodnar’s Auctions and what’s next for the business.

💬 Join the Conversation: What’s the most unusual or fire-damaged collectible you’ve ever come across? Share your thoughts in the comments or message us—we’d love to hear your stories!

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